TV channels & antenna towers in Trinity, Alabama

Trinity has 20 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WYAM-LD, 10 miles to the ESE.

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20TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

10 mito the closest tower

2,157population

Network channels in Trinity

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWHDFCW	15	27 mi	354° N	Fair	Florence, AL
NBCWAFFNBC	48	32 mi	77° ENE	Good	Huntsville, AL
TLMWTHV-LDTelemundo	29	32 mi	77° ENE	Weak	Huntsville, AL
FOXWZDXFox	54	33 mi	74° ENE	Good	Huntsville, AL
ABCWAAY-TVABC	31	33 mi	74° ENE	Good	Huntsville, AL
CBSWHNT-TVCBS	19	33 mi	74° ENE	Good	Huntsville, AL
TBNWTJP-TVTrinity	60	66 mi	146° SE	Fair	Gadsden, AL

Over-the-air TV in Trinity

Trinity, Alabama has a population of about 2,160. Our map shows 20 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 8 full-power, 2 Class A, 9 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 13 between 25 and 45 miles, and 5 farther out. Five of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Huntsville, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Huntsville's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 31 (WAAY-TV), CBS on channel 19 (WHNT-TV), NBC on channel 48 (WAFF), Fox on channel 54 (WZDX), CW on channel 15 (WHDF), Telemundo on channel 29 (WTHV-LD) and Trinity on channel 60 (WTJP-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (weak signal). 2 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Trinity

Point your antenna ENE, at about 75°. The main network towers for Trinity sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, WAFF, WZDX, WAAY-TV and WHNT-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 32 miles east of Trinity (77° ENE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Trinity at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Trinity, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Trinity

The farthest main network tower for Trinity is WHNT-TV (CBS), 33 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Trinity

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WYAM-LDLow power	10 mi	105° ESE	Good	Priceville, AL
WTZT-CDClass A	25 mi	54° NE	Weak	Athens, AL
WHVD-LDLow power	33 mi	74° ENE	Weak	Huntsville, AL
W34EY-DClass A	33 mi	74° ENE	Fair	Huntsville, AL
WNAL-LDLow power	33 mi	74° ENE	Weak	Huntsville, AL
WHIQFull power	33 mi	74° ENE	Good	Huntsville, AL
WCQT-LDLow power	33 mi	155° SSE	Poor	Cullman, AL
W20DF-DLow power	38 mi	259° W	Weak	Russellville, AL
WFIQFull power	40 mi	267° W	Good	Florence, AL
W25FC-DLow power	54 mi	193° SSW	Poor	Jasper, AL
W34FB-DLow power	63 mi	232° SW	Poor	Hamilton, AL
W33EB-DLow power	69 mi	307° NW	Poor	Olive Hill, TN
WSFG-LDTranslator	69 mi	203° SSW	Poor	Berry, AL

How Trinity compares with the rest of Alabama

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Trinity ranks 257th of 314 places in Alabama: fewer than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 27 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

43% of Alabama's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Decatur, 6.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Trinity: step by step

Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
Point it toward 74° ENE, the direction of WHNT-TV (CBS), 33 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 10 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Trinity, AL?

ABC is on channel 31 from WAAY-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles ENE of Trinity. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Trinity, AL?

CBS is on channel 19 from WHNT-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles ENE of Trinity. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Trinity, AL?

NBC is on channel 48 from WAFF, broadcasting from 32 miles ENE of Trinity. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Trinity, AL?

Fox is on channel 54 from WZDX, broadcasting from 33 miles ENE of Trinity. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Trinity, AL?

CW is on channel 15 from WHDF, broadcasting from 27 miles N of Trinity. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Trinity?

20 transmitters within 70 miles of Trinity; around 10 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Trinity?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 75°. The main network towers for Trinity sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Trinity?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Trinity?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Trinity?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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